South America

Acarai Mountains: Guardians of Guyana's Natural Splendor

Situated in the southern part of Guyana, the Acarai Mountains quietly shape the landscape with their wet, forested highlands. Contributing to the nation's biodiversity and natural beauty, these mountains, covered in lush rainforests, serve as a backdrop to Guyana's diverse terrain and are crucial in forming the Essequibo River, one of the nation's significant waterways.

Alto Mayo Protection Forest: Preserving Peru's Natural Treasure

The Alto Mayo Protection Forest in Peru covers 182,000 hectares of pristine nature and is home to diverse wildlife. Despite deforestation challenges, Conservation International is collaborating with local communities and government entities to sustain this vital ecosystem and preserve its enduring beauty and ecological significance.

Amazonia National Park: Preserving the Rich Mosaic of the Amazon Rainforest

Amazonia National Park is the oldest national park in the Amazon Rainforest. Spanning over a million hectares along the Tapajós River in Brazil, it safeguards a highly biodiverse habitat featuring dense lowland rainforests and white-sand grasslands. The park is a transition area between the Amazon Rainforest in the south and the Brazilian Cerrado in the north.